A researcher finds a correlation of -.31. Which pair of variables is the researcher most likely investigating
A)depression and alcohol use
B)alcohol consumption and GPA
C)GPA and height
D)GPA and amount of studying

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A negative correlation of -.31 suggests that as one variable increases, the other decreases. Among the options, alcohol consumption and GPA are likely inversely related, where increased alcohol consumption could lead to a decrease in GPA.

A Researcher Finds a Correlation of -